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    Question

    The ratio of the number of pencils to pens in a box is

    12:5. The number of pencils is increased by 50% and the number of pens is decreased by 40%. Find the new ratio of pencils to pens in the box. TYPE 15
    A 9:1 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 8:1 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 6:1 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 7:2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 9:2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the original number of pencils and pens in the bag be 12x and 5x respectively. Required ratio = (1.50 x 12x) : (0.6 x 5x) = 6:1

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